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Luxury Rail & Air Safaris In South Africa

THE VICTORIA FALLS / LIVINGSTONE (ZAMBIA)
3 days & 2 nights luxury african rail and air safari

Pretoria · Waterval Boven · Kapama · Pietersburg · Victoria Falls/ Livingstone

This two-night adventure begins as the train departs Rovos Rail's gracious station at Capital Park in Pretoria. It pauses in Witbank, a rich coal-mining area, where Rovos Rail was founded in 1986, before descending the breathtaking Drakensberg Escarpment. The descent between the quaint towns of Waterval Boven and Waterval Onder is one of the most challenging rail tracks in the world as the train winds through many switchbacks and tunnels. Journey on in comfort and style through the lush, sub-tropical Mpumalanga bushveld to Nelspruit and the Crocodile River valley. Follow the edge of the world-famous Kruger Park towards Hoedspruit, the heart of South Africa's celebrated game-viewing paradise for a visit to the Kapama Cheetah Project.

'Ascend the Highveld through the tangled indigenous forests of Magoebaskloof, with its deep gorges and ancient cliffs where 'living fossil' cycads flourish, before arriving in the high-lying land of the primeval Baobab tree. Travel past tea estates, trout streams, natural woodlands and then alongside some of South Africa's vast citrus estates.

'At Pietersburg board a classic aircraft for the two-hour flight to journeys end, the incomparable Victoria Falls on the mighty Zambezi River.

'Pretoria to Victoria Falls in extraordinary style'

Thursday
10h00     The Pride Of Africa departs from Rovos Rail's private Station in Capital Park
13h00    Lunch is served in the Dining car en route to Witbank
20h00    After descending the Drakensberg Escarpment between Waterval Onder and Waterval Boven via a series of tunnels and switchbacks, dinner is served as the trains heads towards Nelspruit.

Friday
09h30    The train arrives in Klaserie and passengers disembark for a visit to the Kapama Cheetah Project
12h30     Depart Klaserie and enjoy the magnificent scenery as the train ascends the escarpment through Tzaneen and Duiwelskloof

Saturday
08h00     Arrive in Pietersburg
08h30     Passengers transfer to the airport for a two hour flight to Livingstone Airport
12h45/    Arrive at the Livingstone Hotel / Victoria Falls Hotel, where your Rovos Rail journey ends.

Cost:
Approx. US$ 1200.00 per person sharing in a deluxe suite

Includes: Includes accommodation, meals and excursions during the journey as per itinerary, as well as alcoholic beverages whilst on board the train.

Excludes: Staff gratuities and off train beverages, comprehensive travel insurance

Term and conditions: Please read our terms and conditions for more information on how to book, travel insurance, cancellation fees, baggage and other important issues.

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Luxury Rail & Air Safaris In Southern Africa

SOUTHERN AFRICA AIR SAFARI

Pretoria ● Kruger Park ● George ● Cape Town ● Lüderitz ●
Swakopmund ● Okavango ● Victoria Falls ● Pretoria

Rovos Air invites you to participate in an exclusive five star tour of Southern Africa. A magnificent classic aircraft and dedicated professional crew will accompany you on a superb and exciting adventure which includes two nights at six outstanding venues This unique tour will accommodate a maximum of 44 passengers in the security, comfort and style expected of our product.

Luxury Air Journey (South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Victoria Falls)

Day 1: Wednesday
12h00      Guests meet at Rovos Rail's Capital Park station for introduction and a short tour of the railway depot.
13h00      Lunch is served on the station platform after which guests are transferred to Lanseria airport.
14h30      Board Convair 440 for 1-hour flight to Hoedspruit in the Kruger Park.
15h30      Transfer to Kapama and Thornybush Game Reserves with 16h00 game drive followed by dinner and overnight

Day 2: Thursday
06h00 Early morning game drive followed by breakfast and lunch.
16h00 Afternoon game drive followed by dinner at 20h00.

Day 3: Friday
11h00 After brunch transfer to airport for 3-hour flight to George.
15h00 Arrive George. Transfer to Fancourt Golf Resort. Afternoon and dinner at leisure.

Day 4: Saturday
09h00 Scenic 1-hour drive to Oudtshoorn. Visit the Cango Caves and Highgate Ostrich Farm with lunch.
17h00 Transfer back to Fancourt. Dinner at leisure.

Day 5: Sunday
09h00      Tour by coach of Knysna followed by lagoon cruise and lunch at Knysna Waterfront.
16h00      Depart George airport for 1-hour flight to Cape Town.
17h30      Arrive Cape Town and transfer to the Cape Grace at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. Dinner at hotel.

Day 6: Monday
09h00 After breakfast, depart for guided tour of Cape Peninsula and Table Mountain Cable Way (weather permitting).
13h00 Lunch in Constantia Valley with late afternoon and hotel dinner at leisure.

Day 7: Tuesday
09h00      After breakfast, depart hotel for airport. Take-off for 2½-hour flight to Lüderitz in Namibia.
12h00      Arrive Lüderitz. After lunch a 20-minute transfer by coach for a visit to the mining ghost-town of Kolmanskop.
16h00      Depart Lüderitz for 1 ½ hour scenic flight over Sossusvlei to Walvis Bay.
17h30      Transfer through desert scenery to the Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre for dinner and overnight.

Day 8: Wednesday
08h00 After breakfast, depart on a 30-minute drive to Walvis Bay for a boat cruise to Pelican Point followed by lunch.
16h00 Pick-up from Swakopmund Hotel by 4x4 vehicles for a traditional desert barbeque.

Day 9: Thursday
08h00      After breakfast, transfer to airport for 3-hour flight via Skeleton Coast to Maun in Botswana.
12h00      Arrive Maun. Flight in light aircraft to various camps in the Okavango Delta. (Chiefs, Jao, Nxabega, Shinde, Khwai, Kwetsani, Xigera, Eagle Island and Duba)
13h00      After lunch there is time for a siesta before the late afternoon wilderness experience.. Dinner at the camp.

Day 10: Friday
06h00 After breakfast - guest activities eg. guided walk, game drive or mokoro canoe trip.
12h00 After brunch there is time for a siesta before the late afternoon outing. Dinner at the camp.

Day 11: Saturday
10h30      After guest activities and brunch, light aircraft transfer to Maun airport.
11h30      Depart Maun for 1-hour flight to Livingstone in Zambia.
13h00      Arrive Livingstone. Transfer to the Royal Livingstone Hotel at the Victoria Falls.
16h00      Sundowner cruise on the Zambesi River. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 12: Sunday
Day at leisure. An activities desk is provided in the foyer of the hotel. Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 13: Monday
08h00 After breakfast, transfer to Livingstone airport for 3-hour flight to Lanseria airport in Pretoria.
12h30 Transfer to Rovos Rail Station in Capital Park. End of tour.

Cost:
Air Tour price per person sharing: US $6990 ● Single Supplement US $1695 ● Price includes accommodation, meals, excursions and taxes. Excluded are gratuities, alcoholic beverages and laundry.

Term and conditions: Please read our terms and conditions for more information on how to book, travel insurance, cancellation fees, baggage and other important issues.

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Luxury Rail & Air Safaris In Africa

CENTRAL AFRICA AIR SAFARI
13 days & 12 nights

Okavango Delta · Lake Kariba · Zanzibar · Ngorongoro Crater · South Luangwa · Victoria Falls

We invite you to participate in an exclusive five star tour of central Africa. A magnificent classic aircraft and dedicated professional crew will accompany you on a superb and exciting adventure which includes two nights at six outstanding venues. This unique tour will accommodate a maximum of 44 passengers in the security, comfort and style expected of our product.

Day 1: Wednesday
12h00      Guests meet at Rovos Rail’s Capital Park station for introduction to tour itinerary.
13h00      Board Convair 440 for 2-hour flight to Maun in Botswana.
15h15      Arrive Maun. Flight in light aircraft to various camps in the Okavango Delta. (Chiefs, Jao, Nxabega, Shinde, Khwai, Kwetsani, Xigera, Eagle Island and Duba)
17h00      Arrive lodge. Dinner and overnight in the camp.

Day 2: Thursday
06h00 After breakfast - guest activities eg. guided walk, game drive or mokoro canoe trip.
12h00 After brunch there is time for a siesta before the late afternoon outing. Dinner at the camp.

Day 3: Friday
10h30      After guest activities and brunch, light aircraft transfer to Maun airport.
11h30      Depart Maun for 2-hour flight to Lake Kariba.
13h30      Arrive Kariba. Transfer to the Southern Belle on the lake. Dinner and overnight on cruiser.

Day 4: Saturday
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board with shore-side game-viewing activities. Overnight on Southern Belle.

Day 5: Sunday
08h00      After breakfast, transfer to airport for 4-hour flight to Zanzibar.
12h30      Arrive Zanzibar. Transfer to the Serena Zanzibar Hotel. Afternoon at leisure with lunch, dinner and o/n at hotel.

Day 6: Monday
09h00 After breakfast, Island Spice Tour with lunch en route.
15h00 Stone City tour. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 7: Tuesday
08h00      After breakfast, transfer to airport for 1¼ hour flight to Lake Manyara in Tanzania.
10h30      Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater Lodge.
13h00      Lunch and afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at lodge.

Day 8: Wednesday
09h00      After breakfast, game drive excursion with lunch on floor of Crater. Dinner and overnight at lodge.

Day 9: Thursday
08h00      After breakfast transfer to Lake Manyara airport for a 3-hour flight via Kilimanjaro to Mfuwe in Zambia's South Luangwa Valley.
15h00      Arrive at Lodge. Afternoon game viewing activities or time at leisure with dinner and overnight.

Day 10: Friday
06h00 Early morning game drive followed by brunch and afternoon siesta.
15h30 Afternoon game drive with dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 11: Saturday
10h00      After brunch, transfer to aircraft for 2-hour flight to Livingstone in Zambia.
12h30      Arrive Livingstone. Transfer to the Royal Livingstone Hotel at the Victoria Falls.
16h00      Sundowner cruise on the Zambesi River. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 12: Sunday
Day at leisure. An activities desk is provided in the foyer of the hotel. Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel.

Cost:
Approx. US$ 7850.00 per person sharing

Includes: Includes accommodation, meals and excursions during the journey as per itinerary.

Excludes: Gratuities, alcoholic beverages, comprehensive travel insurance.

Term and conditions: Please read our terms and conditions for more information on how to book, travel insurance, cancellation fees, baggage and other important issues.

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